[Elecraft] Keying with the KXPD1

[Jay Blass]

As a new ham working up my CW rx proficiency, any keyer that limits sending
speed to 20wpm is fine by me! <G>

My KX1 is on the air, and I am yet again amazed by Elecraft's attention to
detail The manual is outstanding, very much appreciate Ron including
location tips for the components. 30 module was, well, a bit sporting, but
it really goes in far easier than I expected. Very much worth the money as
it does help significantly with rx sensitivity as advertised.

Working on the ATU as we speak, with the paddle up next. Thanks for the
review on the KXPD1.

Jay N5ACM


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bruce Prior" <n7rr@hotmail.com>
To: <elecraft@mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Tuesday, November 18, 2003 11:10 AM
Subject: [Elecraft] Keying with the KXPD1


> Keying with the Elecraft KXPD1 Plug-In Keyer Paddle is not the same as
with
> conventional iambic paddles.  With most paddles, the action changes little
> by changing where your fingers touch the paddles.  Try squeezing the KXPD1
> near the back of the molded rubber grips:  nothing happens.  Now try
> squeezing near the middle.  The paddles work, but you have to squeeze
quite
> hard.  Now try squeezing very close to end farthest from the KX1.  Keying
at
> the very end is quite light-touch and very effective.  About 25 WPM is my
> upper limit for fairly accurate keying.  In a cold tent with gloves on,
I'll
> probably be a lot more comfortable around 20 WPM.  How does this work for
> others?
>
> 72,
>
> J. Bruce Prior N7RR
> Kairos Research
> 853 Alder Street
> Blaine, WA  98230-8030
> 360-332-6046